Eco Center for Transformation and

Empowerment Initiative (ECTEI)

Uncle Oladimeji Close, off Lordship Road, Tinumola Area, Osogbo, Osun State
Tel: 09034837024, 08127898317, 07058654582
E-mail: ecocenterfortransformation@gmail.com

Life Patron: MAY 9, 2018

Oba Dr Abidoye Oyeniyi DR. FESTUS OYEBADE OLOWOGBOYEGA
The Head of Service
Life Matron: State of Osun,
Olori Irene Oyeniyi Bola Ige House,
State Secretariat,
Grand Patron Abere, Osogbo
Oba Adedokun Abolarin
Dear Sir,
Prof. Omoniyi Adewoye
INVITATION AS THE SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR
Grand Matron:
Pastor Mrs G.K Adereti TO THE 2018 WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY CELEBRATION –
Patrons
“BEAT PLASTIC POLLUTION”
Chief Muraina Oyelami, The World Environment Day is celebrated worldwide, annually, on the 5th day of June
Prof. J.A.A Ayoade to bring global awareness and direct action for the preservation of our Earth. Since its
Mr. Segun Asaju inception, it has been a political and social platform for individuals, governments and
Elder Akinlusi Ayodele Non Governmental Organizations to make their concerns for the environment
Oluyemi known through public outreach.
Matrons As part of the activities planned for this year's WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY CELEBRATION,
Dr Yetunde Oyekenu which will convene under the theme, 'BEAT PLASTIC POLLUTION', Eco Center for
L/E 'Tinuke Ibikunle Transformation & Empowerment Initiative, and Professor Olu Odeyemi, Founder of
Deaconess Moji Adepoju Enpost Forest Reserve, Ido Ijesha, wish to collaborate with your office in organising
Mrs. Abidemi Agbedehunsi an annual Eco Essay Contest. The presentation of gifts to winners will take place at
Mrs. Christianah Olufunke Enpost Forest Reserve, Ido Ijesha, on Tuesday June 05, 2018.
Idowu
Ms Grace Adeyeye We hereby invite you to serve as SPECIAL GUEST OF HONOUR. The event will start by
10.00 A.M.
Board of Advisors:
Elder Folusho Alao;
Elder Oyelakin Lawal; Enpost Forest Reserve is an Agro-forestry Biodiversity farm, located at No 1, Prof Olu
Major S.O Olawoyin Odeyemi Street, Ido-Ijesha, Osun State, a 2km by 1km expanse of land, consisting of:
RTD; Fish Farms, Palm Tree Plantation, Biogas Digester, Drinking Water Treatment
Adetoyese Shittu-Alamu; Technology, Arable Farm (Cassava, Maize, Plantain, etc,) Agro-forestry /Biodiversity
Olanrewaju Akinfenwa; Farm with about 150 labelled trees of different species. The Farm has played host to
Mrs Remi Dieyi; visitors from China, India, Holland, Benin Republic, Ghana, Kenya etc, and to many
Prof (Mrs) Dorcas
Nigerian students and institutions. It is the first privately-owned Eco-tourist Farm in
Oluwade;
Dr Anne O. Ateji Nigeria.

This year's World Environment Day Celebration is designed to:

- Raise awareness and urge governments, industry, communities, and
individuals to come together and explore sustainable alternatives and

BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Prof. Olu Odeyemi, Prof. (Mrs.) V.A. Atsenuwa; Dr. (Mrs.) Titi Lawal; Mrs. 'Lola Babalola;
Dr. Fritz Olaoye; Mr. Bernard Ehusani; EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Mrs. 'Lola Wey
 urgently reduce the production and use of single –use plastic that pollutes oceans, damages
marine life and threatens human health
- Promote Eco Tourism and the need for preservation of nature
- Create public awareness of environmental, health and protection issues
- Sensitise people on the need to stop further environmental destruction and the importance of
voluntary community service for nation building
- Highlight the need and importance of effective waste management
- Strengthen neighbourhood spirit, and
- Send message to people, letting them know that the State cares about cleanliness and
preservation of the environment.

This year, we are trying a new concept that is designed to get young people, parents and policy makers
involved in the event. We are organising an ECO Essay writing contest for youths with the theme: “HOW
TO SOLVE CLIMATE CHANGE CHALLENGES AFFECTING MY COMMUNITY”. Talks on burning issues pertaining to the
environment shall also be given by astute professionals. The event will also feature an exhibition of
handcrafts, cultural dance and mini-drama by students.

We request from your office sir:

· Active participation of Tutor Generals and Principals of relevant schools
· Vehicles to convey students and officials to the venue (Ido Ijesa)
· Venue for the final Essay Writing Contest (We humbly suggest Osogbo High School)
· Honorarium for judges
· Branded T-Shirt for participants
· Gifts for winners of the Essay Contest
· Flex banners for the event

We thank you for your anticipated support in making life and environment better.

Be assured of our highest regards.

Yours faithfully,

CITIZEN 'LOLA WEY

Executive Director
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